In this vivid and timely history; Juan Cole tells the story of Napoleon's invasion of Egypt. Revealing the young general's reasons for leading the expedition against Egypt in 1798 and showcasing his fascinating views of the Orient; Cole delves into the psychology of the military titan and his entourage. He paints a multi-faceted portrait of the daily travails of the soldiers in Napoleon's army; including how they imagined Egypt; how their expectations differed from what they found; and how they grappled with military challenges in a foreign land. Cole ultimately reveals how Napoleon's invasion; the first modern attempt to invade the Arab world; invented and crystallized the rhetoric of liberal imperialism.
#5940097 in Books Thoral Marie Cecile Rogers Godfrey 2010-11-24 2011-01-04Original language:EnglishPDF # 1 8.83 x .81 x 5.77l; .92 #File Name: 0230252877254 pagesFrom Valmy to Waterloo France at War 1792 1815
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